I'm building my first computer. I'm kinda new at this. If my motherboard doesn't have an onboard USB 3.0 header, would that be a problem?
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Not a problem. The usb 3.0 ports on the case will not work obviously but the usb 2.0 ports can be connected to your motherboard's usb 2.0 headers. I have an older Asus micro atx board without usb 3.0 in this case and it is perfectly functional.
40376
There is a USB 2 port on the front of the case, so you'll have one port. Adapters are available for USB 2 headers => USB 3 ports. I picked one up from a no-name company, and it works fine.
1703675
Mine didn't come with one either. So, I can't say for certain. However, if it IS a usb connection then it's probably just a standard internal cable that connects to a header on the mobo. Hope this helps.
1951096
If you've got the requisite port, there shouldn't be a problem. There's no drivers to play around with, it behaves like a traditional HDD: plug and play.
1804903
Yes both front ports are usb3. You need a mobo that supports front ports obviously
2175095
Only for the two USB 3 ports to work. Everything else will work fine. If you do not have a USB 3 connection on your motherboard, you can get a pci-e USB 3 card for cheap (~ $10)and use that. Just make sure that it also has the internal connectors.
856176
You will get USB 3.0 speed on this PCI-E card, as it speed is by the PCI-E slot and chipset not that of the motherboards.
881316
Yes, this item is compatible with the motherboard.However without the presence of an internal USB3.0 Type-A port the cable will need to be run through the system to one of the back panel ports if you wish to mount the hub in a drive bay.
1817639
Most likely, it will be limited. USB 3.0 requires both drivers and motherboard ports that earlier models might simply not have. There is some forward compatibility between USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 but I would not bet on it. You will still be getting USB 2.0 speeds.
471893
thats is true IF u dont have USB3 conector on your motherboard... if u have it, then u can use both USB conectors.
2248995
Good question! But I never test this issue yet. But the way, this board run stably. Really worth of money. Only backward on less SATA ports & lack of USB3.0
1710247
Make sure that the motherboard drivers to support USB 3.0 are installed and operating correctly.
336284
I have the Asus B85M-G Motherboard and it does have USB 2.0 and a USB 3.0 headers.
1301443
You can add USB 3.0 but you need to use the PCI-E x 1 slot, which is blocked by the video card. I really needed USB 3.0 so I bought a video card that does not block the PCI-E x 1 slot and swapped out the installed video card. This will limit performance though as most good video cards are monsters that will block the PCI-E x 1 slot, so I had to accept less performance.
856173
You will have 3.0 speed from 3.0 ports, and 2.0 speed from 2.0 ports. 3.0 board does not use 2.0 USB portions of motherboard, it connects directly to communication bus of motherboard.
1561531
Yes, I have done so on both of mine. Suggest a USB. If you add one internally the BIOS will "yell at you for having opened the chassis". Not a big deal to turn off but.... In any event, I have an internal on one and a USB on the other. Little or no difference in performance.
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The hub has separate connectors for USB 2.0 and 3.0 that go to your motherboard USB headers, so the performance will be dependent on your mobo chipset, not the hub. Modern chipsets have a dual-bus design to allow the two specs to operate simultaneously at full speeds. Remember though that not all USB drives are created equal and chipset performance can vary between mobos.
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Yes. My computer does not have any USB 3.0 slots, I just purchased this because I plan on getting a newer computer soon. It works fine with 2.0, and even has some better speeds than my older USB 2.0 drives.